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14/12/2025
Are you playing Put Your Toys Away with your dog? Still in the training stages? Make it easier when you track your training. The 2-Minute Trainer Daily Session Log has the prompts that will guide you to the next step! It just takes a minute, and you'll have that finished behavior before you know it. https://2-minute-trainer.com/2-minute-trainer-daily-session-log/
Notice how Simon is looking at Hope's face. When you're facing your dog, it's like a stop sign. Your dog will stop and look at you for their next instruction. Learn what to do if you don't want them to stop and stare at you adoringly: https://2-minute-trainer.com/2025/12/12/your-face-is-a-stop-sign/
11/12/2025
Put Your Toys Away is a very impressive dog training game. There are a lot of parts to the behavior, so what looks simple is really not. But dogs love playing it, and your friends will marvel at your dog's intelligence! Here's how to play: https://2-minute-trainer.com/2022/04/08/put-your-toys-away-dog-training-game/
10/12/2025
Not all dogs instinctively know Fetch. It's a sad fact. But that's okay, because we can teach them this fun game. And - it doesn't matter what they're fetching! Here's how: https://2-minute-trainer.com/2024/06/14/teaching-fetch/
09/12/2025
The Shell Game is just fun for you and your dog. It lets your dog use his sniffer and get some treats while he's at it. All you need are 3 small bowls that can't break and your dog can't pick up, and some treats. Here's how to play: https://2-minute-trainer.com/2024/06/07/dogs-shell-game/
08/12/2025
It can make your life easier. It can protect your dog. What is it? The automatic sit: you stop and your dog sits at your side. It's a life-saver when you want to cross the street walking your dog and the light changes or a car is coming. Or when a strange dog is coming at you. You stop and your dog sits at your side. Learn how to play: https://2-minute-trainer.com/2024/05/31/automatic-sit/
07/12/2025
Now's the time to start working on those fun behaviors that will impress your relatives at holiday get-togethers. Make a list, and write in your 2-Minute Trainer Daily Session Log what you practiced and what you want to start with during your next training session. https://2-minute-trainer.com/2-minute-trainer-daily-session-log/
06/12/2025
This time of year, it's more important than ever that your dog not pull you when you're walking. Learn fun Loose Leash Walking games and don't fear being pulled over on walks again. https://2-minute-trainer.com/loose-leash-walking/
05/12/2025
Today's 2-Minute Tip is a new dog training game! Which Bucket? extends games your dog already loves, like Put Your Toys Away. Now you'll introduce a second container for your dog to use. How will your dog know Which Bucket to put it in? https://2-minute-trainer.com/2025/12/05/dog-training-game-which-bucket/
04/12/2025
We play training games every morning in the basement. So Simon loves going downstairs. But there are some times that we don't want him flying down the stairs when we open the basement door. (Like when we're getting coats, or going down to get something from the big freezer.) Even after all these years, we frequently reward Simon when he waits and doesn't go downstairs. Reinforcing good behavior is always a good idea. Read more: https://2-minute-trainer.com/2025/02/14/stop-rewarding-the-dog/
03/12/2025
Positive reinforcement has been around for millennia. Cavepeople probably used it to reward their partners for gathering enough berries or for a successful hunt. It works today - on dogs and people. Read the 2-Minute Tip to find out about one of our favorite sitcom scenes. https://2-minute-trainer.com/2025/08/08/positive-reinforcement/
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